Global Space Congress 2019

About the Congress

The Global Space Congress, hosted by the UAE Space Agency, is a strategic gathering of global space industry leaders. Promoting the worldwide industry of space, the Congress brings together over 700 key space agencies, commercial space, academia and end users of space services to evaluate the biggest opportunities in the space sector and to get exposure to the world’s most vibrant and energetic new space programmes. Focused on partnerships, the Congress enables these leaders to focus on collaborative development and the implementation of core space and satellite technology strategies, bringing global and regional economic benefits.

The Global Space Congress is where space policies are defined and strategies developed; where new applications for space technology are showcased and the development of highly skilled technical workforces to support national development are promoted. It hosts discussions and initiatives that will have a practical and lasting impact on the overall development of the space sector in the Middle East and globally.

"Our delegation found significant value in participating at the 2017 Global Space Congress. We were impressed by the level of dialogue during panel sessions as well as the overall focus on education and innovation. Based on our experience at this year’s event, we look forward to collaborating with the UAE Space Agency and SMG in the future"Tom Wilson, President, Space Logistics LLC

"Productive, enjoyable and an essential event to understand the space landscape of the UAE and beyond. As essential event for any space sector organisation serious about doing business in the Middle East"Mike Lawton, Chief Executive Officer, Oxford Space Systems

"Unique opportunity to meet commercial and institutional entities in an effervescent environment promising to lead to the next generation of space market."Luca Rossetini, CEO, D-Orbit

"This is an excellent event, well organised, focused, and well worth the time and travel."Scott Madry, CEO, Global Space Institute

"An excellent event with a great range of topics, speakers and lessons to be learnt"John Vickers, CEO, Blue Abyss

"GSC2017 put the UAE and its space activities on the global map of space and contributes with a different and useful format to the global exchange in the space arena!"Joerg Kreisel, CEO, JKIC

"Great event, very well run. One of the best of its kind."Andrew Greenhalgh, Head of Region, Surrey Satellite

"The congress organisation was extremely well-managed before and during the congress. Everything went smoothly and all the organisation team members were helpful, accessible, and very professional. From a professional standpoint, the Congress was a remarkable platform to expand our network and foster new collaborations"Pauline Faure, Kyushu Institute of Technology

"Global Space Congress is the right location for someone who seeks to know about the new trends in space activities and the technology that is driving the whole business"Ilias Fernini, Deputy Director, Sharjah Center for Astronomy and Space Sciences

"Should be a calendar fixture for everyone who is associated with the Space industry"Talal Al Kaissi, Director of U.S./U.A.E. Space Affairs, UAE Embassy Trade and Commercial Office, USA

"You need to join GSC if you are interested in space activities in the MENA region"Ee-Eul Kim, Senior Vice President, Satrec

New for 2019

Enhanced Exhibition and National Pavilions

Featuring an expanded exhibition space including more national pavilions, enabling space agencies to showcase how innovative, cost effective and creative their national industry is whilst also enabling organisations to present their technologies and services to an international audience of buyers.

Start-Up Zone

Showcase your product or service to venture capitalists looking to invest in the space sector in the Start-Up Zone. This is your chance to demo to industry and investors, take part in quick-fire pitching sessions and receive candid feedback for you to hone your offerings and secure future funding.

Young Space Leaders Forum

Showcasing the next generation of leaders and engineers. YSLF features inspirational role models from the international space scene and celebrates the passion and dedication to science and learning of the future leaders of the Emirati space programme. The Forum is a full day dedicated to the development of young professionals and students advancing their career ambitions in space and aerospace.